Andersen in Iberia reaches €80 million in revenue in 2025 and projects to exceed €110 million following the incorporation of PRA 25/03/2026 Real Estate, Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate and M&A, Culture and Entertainment, Tax, Employment, LegalTech and NewLaw, Public and Regulatory Andersen Iberia, in Portugal, reported revenue of 6.58 million euros, up 40% from 2024 READ MORE >>

Andersen in Iberia strengthens its presence in Portugal with the integration of daintegra PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados and exceeds €110 million in revenue across the Iberian Peninsula 17/03/2026 Infrastructures, Technology and Telecommunications, Corporate and M&A, Energy & Natural Resources, Real Estate, Construction and Urban Planning · The deal places the firm led by José Vicente Morote among the largest firms in the Portuguese market, with combined revenue of around €23 million. · The integration adds four new practice areas in Portugal and strengthens Andersen’s presence in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, property, finance and healthcare. Andersen in Iberia is integrating […] READ MORE >>

Portugal Approves National Artificial Intelligence Agenda and 2026–2030 Action Plan 18/02/2026 Technology and Telecommunications Introduction Council of Ministers Resolution No. 2/2026 (RCM 2/26), published on January 8, approves the National Artificial Intelligence Agenda (ANIA) and the 2026–2030 Action Plan (PAANIA). The opportunity is substantial: adding between 18 and 22 billion euros to national GDP over the next decade. This represents a 2.7 percentage point increase in productivity’s contribution to […] READ MORE >>

Public Consultation for the Allocation of Grid Connection Capacity for Electricity Consumption Facilities 13/02/2026 Energy & Natural Resources On 3 February, the General-Directorate for Energy and Geology (DGEG) launched a public consultationregarding the allocation of capacity of connection to the Public Service Electricity Grid (RESP) in Zones of High Demand (ZHD). This procedure follows Order No. 1135/2026, of 2 February, which acknowledges theentire continental territory covered by the RESP as a ZHD, in […] READ MORE >>

Andersen advises on the integration of Portuguese company Gesticool into Syclef Iberia 05/02/2026 Corporate and M&A Andersen’s Lisbon office provided legal advice to Syclef Iberia on the integration of Gesticool, a Portuguese company specialised in commercial and semi-industrial refrigeration, strengthening the federation’s presence in the Portuguese refrigeration and air conditioning market. Andersen Portugal advised Syclef Iberia, the Iberian division of the Syclef federation, specialised in refrigeration and air conditioning solutions, on […] READ MORE >>

Andersen grows in Portugal with the integration of criminal law boutique Santos de Oliveira & Associados 26/09/2025 Litigation and Arbitration, Litigation and Arbitration, Criminal Law, Compliance and Internal Investigations With the incorporation of the firm led by Santos de Oliveira, the firm’s new Of Counsel, Andersen now has close to 70 professionals in its Lisbon and Porto offices Andersen continues to consolidate its growth strategy in Portugal with the integration of Santos de Oliveira & Associados, SPRL, a firm specializing in criminal, economic criminal, […] READ MORE >>

New regime purchase and servicing of banking receivables (Decree-Law 103/2025) 24/09/2025 Financial Institutions Decree-Law No. 103/2025, recently published, represents a structural change in the legal regime applicable to the Purchase and Servicing of Banking Receivables in Portugal. Until now, these operations were regulated in a fragmented manner, essentially by the Civil Code and sectoral legislation, giving rise to areas of uncertainty that limited market dynamism and increased risks […] READ MORE >>

Andersen strengthens its Corporate and M&A practice in Portugal with Luis Moreira Cortez and José Carlos Vasconcelos 17/06/2025 Corporate and M&A Luis Moreira Cortez joins the firm as a Partner in the Lisbon office and José Carlos Vasconcelos as a Local Partner in the Oporto office. Andersen strengthens its Commercial / M&A department in Portugal with the addition of Luis Moreira Cortez as a new Partner in the Lisbon office and José Carlos Vasconcelos as a […] READ MORE >>

Andersen has appointed Tiago Piló as Partner in the labor department of the Lisbon office 11/06/2025 Employment The lawyer has more than 30 years’ experience advising national and international companies on matters such as corporate restructuring, collective bargaining and labor litigation. Andersen has appointed Tiago Piló as new Partner and co-head of the Labor Department in the Lisbon office. Tiago Piló, who has more than 30 years’ experience in employment law and […] READ MORE >>

Marta Duarte Silva joins Andersen as Tax Partner in the Lisbon office 13/05/2025 Tax Marta Duarte Silva, who has over 20 years of experience, specializes in tax advice to private clients and family offices. Andersen has hired Marta Duarte Silva as a Partner in the Tax Department for its Lisbon office. Marta has over 20 years of experience in tax advice to private clients and family offices. Andersen’s new […] READ MORE >>

Andersen strengthens its presence in Chambers with 12 departments and 23 recognized professionals 25/03/2025 Energy & Natural Resources, Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate and M&A, Energy & Natural Resources, Tax, Employment, Public and Regulatory, Real Estate The Firm incorporates four areas to the ranking: Energy, Venture Capital, Real Estate and TMT: Media; and also adds three new professionals among those recognized: José Vicente Morote, César Morales and José Miguel López. Andersen in Iberia strengthens its position in Chambers & Partners, one of the most prestigious international directories in the legal sector. […] READ MORE >>

Brazil approves changes to the Golden Visa to boost the real estate sector 18/03/2025 Brazilian Desk, Real Estate, Tourism and Hospitality The Brazilian government, through the Ministry of Tourism, has signed a letter of intent with the Federal Council of Real Estate Brokers (COFECI) for the regulation and implementation of the Brazilian “Golden Visa”. The initiative aims to attract foreign investment in the Brazilian real estate sector, stimulate the country’s economic growth and strengthen the construction […] READ MORE >>

Andersen in Iberia grows 40% and exceeds 70 million in turnover 11/03/2025 Employment, LegalTech and NewLaw, Public and Regulatory, Real Estate, Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate and M&A, Culture and Entertainment, Tax The Firm achieves a record turnover thanks to its strategy of quality and specialization. During 2024 the Firm opened an office in Bilbao and concluded its presence in Porto, completing its coverage of the Iberian Peninsula. Andersen in Iberia reached a turnover of 70.5 million euros in 2024, representing an increase of 40.1% over the […] READ MORE >>

Luísa Carrilho da Graça joins Andersen as an M&A Partner in the Lisbon office. 11/02/2025 Corporate and M&A She has extensive corporate and transactional experience in the energy and natural resources sector. Andersen has appointed Luísa Carrilho da Graça as the new Partner of the Corporate/M&A department in its Lisbon office. She has vast experience in corporate and transactional advisory services for both national and international clients in the Energy, Natural Resources, Banking, […] READ MORE >>

Andersen in Iberia completes its presence in Portugal with the opening of a new office in Oporto 28/01/2025 Technology and Telecommunications The firm strengthens its activity in Portugal’s second largest city after integrating Teixeira & Guimarães, a firm specialized in technology, banking and digital business. Andersen in Iberia opens an office in the city of Oporto. With this site, the firm headed by José Vicente Morote completes its presence in Portugal and also incorporates the firm […] READ MORE >>

Decree-Law No. 117/2024, of 30 December 09/01/2025 Real Estate On 30 December, Decree-Law No. 117/2024 was published, introducing the seventh amendment to the Legal Framework for Territorial Management Instruments (RJIGT), approved by Decree-Law No. 80/2015, of 14 May. These amendments primarily aim to address the shortage of housing and rising housing costs by increasing the availability of land designated for residential construction, in alignment […] READ MORE >>

Leaders League ranking recognises Andersen Portugal among the top firms in Employment Law 12/04/2024 Employment   The Leaders League directory has published its 2024 ranking, in which Andersen in Portugal has been ranked among the leading law firms in the Employment practice, led by José Mota Soares, Managing Partner of the Lisbon office and responsible for this area. Source: Leaders League READ MORE >>

Andersen Iberia continues to grow and exceeds 50 million turnover in 2023, 25% more than the previous year 06/03/2024 Employment, LegalTech and NewLaw, Public and Regulatory, Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate and M&A, Culture and Entertainment, Tax The Lisbon office has experienced a significant growth, with an increase of 65% over the previous year Andersen in Iberia closed 2023 with a 25% increase in turnover in the last year to reach 50.35 million euros. The firm continues its strong growth, which has continued since the appointment of the new management team in […] READ MORE >>

Andersen opens new headquarters in Lisbon 22/09/2023 Real Estate, Construction and Urban Planning Andersen is today inaugurating its new headquarters in Lisbon, READ MORE >>

The ‘Who is Who Legal’ 2023 guide highlights José Mota Soares among the best professionals in Labour & Employment Law 12/09/2023 Employment The 'Who is who Legal' 2023 guide has highlighted José Mota Soares, Partner at Andersen in Portugal, and Head of the Lisbon Office, among the best professionals internationally in Labour & Employment Law READ MORE >>

Andersen continues to grow, surpassing the 40 million mark in 2022, 23.6% more than the previous year 23/03/2023 Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate and M&A, Culture and Entertainment, Tax, Employment, LegalTech and NewLaw, Public and Regulatory Andersen closed 2022 with a turnover of €40.2 million, which represents a 23.6% increase over the previous year and a 78.6% increase in the last two years, since José Vicente Morote and Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre took over the management of the Firm. Specifically, in Spain, where Andersen has offices in Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Seville and Malaga, […] READ MORE >>

The Managing Partner of Andersen published an article on the right to disconnect 06/01/2023 Employment The right to disconnect refers to a worker’s right to be able to disengage from work, during non-work hours. READ MORE >>

Andersen hires Diogo Matos Oliveira and his team to reinforce the litigation department 31/10/2022 Litigation and Arbitration These new hires reflect Andersen’s continued efforts to provide outstanding client services. Read More READ MORE >>

World Tax highlights Andersen Portugal in the category of General Corporate Tax 13/09/2022 Tax The latest edition of the the International Tax Review ITR guide, legal directory specialized in the tax area, READ MORE >>

“THE PERFECT MARRIAGE” BETWEEN PORTUGAL AND SPAIN 20/07/2022 Advocatus magazine set off to meet the office in Madrid of Andersen and chatted with José Vicente Morote Sarrión, Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre, partners and co-managing partners of Andersen Spain, and José Mota Soares, partner and leader of the Portuguese office Words FREDERICO PEDREIRA Photos HUGO AMARAL E D.R. “Perfect marriage”. Was the expresion that, for several […] READ MORE >>

The Legal 500 recognizes the firm in Portugal for Employment, Tax and Commercial 12/04/2022 Employment, Corporate and M&A, Tax   The Legal 500 directory has highlighted Andersen in three areas in Portugal in its 2022 ranking, reinforcing the firm’s positioning. Specifically, Andersen has moved up a Tier in the Employment area, led by partners José Mota Soares and Teresa Nogueira, because of their service on complex labour litigation at all levels of the Portuguese […] READ MORE >>

Employment Newsletter – Whistleblower Directive 21/03/2022 Employment Andersen´s European Employment practice has developed the new edition of the Employment newsletter. In this publication we address the Whistleblower Directive, how it has been implemented in 20 different European countries, and what employers and employees will have to observe in the future. READ MORE >>

Andersen Spain integrates the Portuguese Lisbon-Based Member Firm of Andersen Global into its Structure 15/02/2022 The incorporation adds José Mota Soares to the team of partners, who will lead the Lisbon office, and Gonçalo Cid, who will lead the tax department Photo: Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre, José Mota Soares and José Vicente Morote. Read More READ MORE >>

The new Directive on Non-Performing Loans (“NPLs”) 14/02/2022 Corporate and M&A A significant new Directive came into force on 28 December 2021. As a part of the work to strength-en Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union, Directive (EU) 2021/2167 READ MORE >>

Newsletter Vaccine | November 2021 29/11/2021 Employment European Employment Practice – Newsletter – FAQs – Vaccination Read More READ MORE >>

Article of opinion: Teleworking: Did it came to stay? 08/09/2021 Employment Jose Mota Soares wrote an article about the future of Teleworking. READ MORE >>

Iberian Labour Awards – José Mota Soares from Andersen wins LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT LAW Award 21/04/2021 Employment Read More READ MORE >>

Andersen improves its ranking in The Legal 500 19/04/2021 Employment The directory has highlighted Andersen has a strong practice in employment litigation READ MORE >>

Chambers Europe 2021 recognizes Andersen in Portugal 22/03/2021 Employment Chambers Europe 2021 recognized José Mota Soares Managing Partner of Andersen as a reference in Employment . READ MORE >>

Webinar Teleworking | LD 24/11/2020 Employment To help employers, making the best decision, Andersen´s European Employment Group organized a Webinar to cover the most relevant information on the introduction and implementation of Telework. READ MORE >>

Newsletter July 16/07/2020 Employment July Newsletter Portugal READ MORE >>

EU Global Brand Change Announcement 07/07/2020 After operating under the brands Andersen Tax, Andersen Legal and Andersen Tax & Legal, the member firms of... READ MORE >>

EU Brand Change Video 07/07/2020 Watch the Video READ MORE >>

GDPR Implementation and Enforcement 13/12/2019 Technology and Telecommunications A Pan-European comparative analysis including infringements and sanctions in the past year and a half. Portugal, by Raquel Brizida Castro READ MORE >>

Andersen Tax Is Now Andersen 26/11/2019 Hearkening the legacy and values of the Andersen name, Andersen Tax, one of the nation’s largest independent tax firms, will now operate under the brand “Andersen.” The Andersen name reflects the full scope of services available to clients in the U.S. and internationally.  Andersen Tax was founded in 2002 as a tax-only firm focused on […] READ MORE >>

Employment News – Main changes to the Portuguese Labour Code 25/11/2019 Employment Main changes to the Portuguese Labour Code by Law No. 93/2019 of september 4th READ MORE >>

The new EFPIA Code is published! 19/07/2019 Pharma & Life Sciences The EFPIA Code constitutes the collection of ethical rules agreed by EFPIA members for the Promotion of Medicinal Products to HCPs and the interactions with HCPs, HCOs and POs, with the intent of guaranteeing that these activities are conducted while respecting the most stringent ethical principles of professionalism and responsibility. READ MORE >>

International Tax Review Ranks Andersen Tax & Legal in Portugal as a 2019 Top Tax Transactional Firm 28/06/2019 Tax Andersen Tax & Legal Portugal was selected for Tier 2 of the prestigious International Tax Review ranking that highlights the best tax and tax services companies in the areas of transactional such as M&A and restructurings. READ MORE >>

Chambers Europe 2019 Ranks Andersen Tax & Legal as a Top Firm 22/03/2019 Employment The Chambers & Partners legal directory has highlighted Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain and Andersen Tax & Legal in Portugal. In Portugal, José Mota Soares was ranked in Band 4 of the Employment area and Nuno de Oliveira Garcia was recognized as a top practitioner in the area of Tax. READ MORE >>

Legal 500 Highlights Six Areas of Andersen Tax & Legal in its 2018 Ranking in Spain and Portugal 12/06/2018 The international guide The Legal 500 has highlighted Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain and Portugal as recommended firms in six different areas. READ MORE >>

Andersen Global Announces Andersen Tax & Legal in Portugal 07/05/2017 Andersen Global is pleased to announce a new presence in Portugal with the addition of Nobre Guedes, Mota Soares & Associados (NGMS), a law firm serving both public and private entities. NGMS joins Andersen Global as a member firm and will adopt the name Andersen Tax & Legal. READ MORE >>